When we think of “champions,” sports stars often come to mind. But the real champions are those working on the frontlines of medical research – the doctors, nurses, physios, and speech pathologists who dedicate their lives to finding cures and improving patient care.

In a recent studio interview, Vicki Rasmussen, CEO of the Charlies Foundation for Research, and Miguel De Freitas from DFR Commercial joined Millsy & Karl on 6PR Breakfast to talk about the upcoming Giving Day and how the community can get involved to make a meaningful difference.

🎧 Listen to the full interview below:

What is Giving Day?
Giving Day is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Charlies Foundation for Research, supporting vital projects across Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital.

Starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 23rd, the community has a 24-hour window to make a donation. Thanks to generous matching partners like DFR Commercial, every dollar donated will be matched and doubled. That means a $20 donation instantly turns into $40 to support medical innovation and patient care.

Real Impact for Real People
Medical breakthroughs take decades of research, and Giving Day donations directly fund essential support across key hospital areas:

• Cancer Center: Installing a celebration bell for patients completing treatment.
• Palliative Care: Providing comfort, peace, and dignity for families during difficult times.
• Hospital Grounds: Enhancing patient spaces, such as the Osborne Park Hospital gardens.
• Emergency & ICU: Funding frontline staff education and clinical research.

How You Can Get Involved
Almost everyone has been touched by cancer or illness in some way. You can be a champion for medical research by helping us double the care, double the research, and double the impact.

When: Wednesday, September 23rd (starting at 9:00 AM)
Where to Donate: beachampforcharlies2026.org.au